Author Archives: Francesca De Grandis

Alethea and the Chariot

Alethea and the Chariot: Preparing for the Battle in Faerie. Short story fiction. Fantasy. Urban Faerie tale. Allegory. Continue reading

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Cluck ‘Ol Hen & June Apple, Mandolin, Vocal, Guitar

Cluck ‘Ol Hen & June Apple, mandolin, vocal, guitar. Taking a few minutes to kick back mid busyness! Continue reading

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Wildwood Flower Mandolin & Vocal

Francesca De Grandis kicking back a moment, with Wildwood Flower on mandolin, vocal, and guitar Continue reading

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Welcoming Newbies

Part 1 in a series on supporting newcomers in your spiritual community. Continue reading

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Santa Claus Holy Cards

To conceive of Santa Claus holy cards is insane enough, but to actually design them and have them printed? My brain should be studied. Continue reading

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Morning Routine: Hobbling to Fey Lands

If, as I hobble along, I see small blessings, I won’t scramble after happiness, feeling forlorn or that joy is impossible. My cat’s eyes are a door into wonder. Continue reading

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Today’s Walk: Banging on the Gates of Faerie

Banging on the Gates of Faerie. . . The ecstatic path must go through rocky terrains sometimes . . . magic and pleasure . . . Ah, stardrenched. Continue reading

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Today’s Walk: The Forest and I are Angry

I have a new friend, a wild rabbit… a lesson in stillness… never discount a small mystical event…the Faerie Faith Continue reading

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Magic Bananas (Dark Chocolate Mojo)

Magic Bananas (Dark Chocolate Mojo): serious dark chocolate, unmitigated by sugar, honey, or the like. Oh my god, this came out well. Continue reading

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Rewriting Hell. Writers are Crazy People: Part 2

Writers are crazy people. But don’t worry. It’s not catching (I am fibbing). The Writer’s Life. Continue reading

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